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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.44, 14,279.16 and 5,871.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.44, 14,279.16 and 5,871.68 is: 8,102.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.44 : 14,279.16 = 5,871.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.44/14,279.16 = 5,871.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.44x = 14,279.16 × 5,871.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.44x = 83,842,658.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,842,658.19/10,347.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,102.74

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